Johnston County Republican Kelly Daughtry says she is suspending her campaign and endorsing Brad Knott to be the GOP nominee in North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District.

Republican Kelly Daughtry drops out of Triangle-area congressional runoff

Temperatures hit 90 degrees Thursday afternoon, marking the hottest day in 2024 so far. Temps are expected to reach 90 degrees again on Friday.

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Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

Firefighters were on the scene of a fire at chicken house Friday evening, authorities said. 

<b>LILLINGTON, N.C.</b> — Firefighters were on the scene of a fire at chicken house Friday evening, authorities said.

Fire erupted at 1668 Autry Road near Lillington, according to the Harnett County Sheriff's Office No one was hurt.

Additional information was not immediately available.

Firefighters battle blaze at Harnett chicken house

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Johnston County Republican Kelly Daughtry is dropping out of the Republican Party primary runoff in North Carolina's 13th Congressional District and endorsing former federal prosecutor Brad Knott, who is backed by former President Donald Trump.

Daughtry drops out of Triangle-area congressional race, endorses Knott

Kelly Daughtry (left) and Brad Knott (right)

Members of Pi Kappa Phi claimed they defended the American flag after protesters took it down Tuesday at UNC, replacing it with a Palestinian flag. A GoFundMe page has raised more than $427,000.



UNC fraternity says it's not involved in viral fundraiser for 'rager' for defending American flag

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

Temperatures hit 90 degrees Thursday afternoon, marking the hottest day in 2024 so far.

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Temperatures hit 90 degrees Thursday, May 2, 2024, marking the hottest day of the year so far.

A new bill brought by several prominent Republican lawmakers would require North Carolina and NC State to play games against East Carolina, Appalachian State and Charlotte.

NC lawmakers seek to force UNC, NC State to play football, basketball vs. in-state schools

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Crews battled a massive fire at an abandoned building on E. Main Street in Durham Thursday morning. 

Massive fire destroys Durham Rescue Mission building, E. Main Street closed

Crews battling massive fire at Durham Rescue Mission building on E. Main Street

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NC Senate debates bills to require sheriffs to work with immigration officials, double school voucher funding 

A procession honoring fallen officer Alden Elliot, an officer with the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, will leave the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiners' Office and travel to Bennett Funeral Home in Newton on N.C. Highway 16. Elliot and three other officers were shot and killed Monday. 

Charlotte officer escort: Procession for Officer Alden Elliot

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The restaurant that trolled David Tepper leading up to the NFL Draft is at it again.

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